Automotive Services FAQ
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- My check engine, transmission or overdrive light is on or flashes?
- How do I clean dirty battery terminals?
- Is changing my air filter important?
- How long does it take to check my transmission?
- When do I change my transmission fluid?
- Can spark plugs last 100,000 miles?
- How do I use antilock brakes in an emergency?
- How do I know I will not be overcharged for my repair?
- How much air should be put in tires?
- How often should I wash & wax my car?
Ask A Mechanic!
Your car's engine should not be left idling unnecessarily for more than a minute. In a situation where you are waiting for a long freight train to pass you can burn more gas letting the car idle that were you to turn your engine off and then back on again.
When stopped for extended periods should I shut off my engine?
Your car's engine should not be left idling unnecessarily for more than a minute. In a situation where you are waiting for a long freight train to pass you can burn more gas letting the car idle that were you to turn your engine off and then back on again.